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very long

ADJECTIVE
extended
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continued drawn-out lengthy protracted
STRONG
elongate elongated enlarged long prolonged spread unfolded unfurled
WEAK
spread-out stretched-out
Antonyms
WEAK
abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened narrow reduced shortened
ADJECTIVE
lengthy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drawn-out interminable long long-winded protracted tedious
WEAK
diffuse dragging elongate elongated lengthened longish overlong padded prolix prolonged tiresome verbose wearisome windy wordy
Antonyms
WEAK
abbreviated curtailed shortened

Example Sentences

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Mark Spindel, who co-authored a book on Fed independence, said he thinks Powell won’t stay very long as a governor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The prime minister said he understood the "high levels of anxiety and concern", adding: "That anxiety has been there for a very long time, and the appalling terrorist attack yesterday made it worse."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

For one thing, the hike in fuel prices didn’t last very long, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

And they’ve been playing baseball for a very long time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

It seemed to her that she wept for a very long time, but Shilling never moved, not even when his fur was soaked through with her tears.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish